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A $2.14-billion federal loan for an Ottawa-based satellite operator has Canadian politicians arguing about whether American billionaire Elon Musk poses a national security risk. The fight involves internet connectivity in remote regions as Canada tries to live up to its promise to connect every Canadian household to high-speed internet by …
Read More »Canadian MPs to return after seismic shifts over summer break – National
On Monday Parliamentarians will return to the familiar stone walls of West Block in Ottawa to find the political landscape has shifted significantly. When they last gathered in the capital the Liberals knew their prospects were poor after languishing in the polls for more than a year, but they were …
Read More »Former St. Paul’s Hospital director appointed to Senate
Descrease article font size Increase article font size One of Canada’s newest senators hails from right here in Saskatchewan. Tracy Muggli received word of her appointment from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Aug. 17 and has jumped head-first into the role. “It’s a great honour that the Prime Minister and …
Read More »Criticism of new Senate appointment includes that of a federal cabinet minister – Winnipeg
The appointment of longtime broadcaster Charles Adler to the Senate is being criticized in some quarters, including by a member of the federal cabinet. Adler, who spent decades hosting talk-radio shows, was named to the Senate on the weekend by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and will represent Manitoba. Dan Vandal, the …
Read More »Liberal MP accused of derailing committee as witness demands apology – National
A witness who stormed out of a parliamentary committee meeting in tears Wednesday is demanding an apology from a Liberal MP who put a halt to a planned discussion about violence against women in favour of a debate about abortion rights. Cait Alexander was on Parliament Hill to provide testimony …
Read More »Online Harms Act regulators will cost about $200 million over five years: PBO – National
The parliamentary budget officer estimates that staffing up the new regulators in the Liberals’ Online Harms Act will cost around $200 million over five years. The federal government wants to establish a Digital Safety Commission to regulate social-media companies and force them to limit harmful content online. If the government …
Read More »Voters head to polls for Toronto byelection, all eyes on whether Liberals hold seat
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 24, 2024 6:48 am Updated June 24, 2024 11:37 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Residents of Toronto—St Paul’s will head to the polls Monday to vote for a new member of parliament for their riding, with …
Read More »Alberta uses Sovereignty Act for 1st time. What happens now?
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she’s using the province’s Sovereignty Act for the first time to challenge Ottawa’s requirements to have a net-zero electricity grid by 2035. Smith said she wanted to invoke the act to send a message that her government is serious about pushing back against Ottawa’s plan …
Read More »‘Uninhabitable’ 24 Sussex should still be restored, heritage advocates say
In its dilapidated state, 24 Sussex, the official residence of Canada’s prime ministers, faces a plague of issues and increasingly pressing questions about whether it is worth restoring. For heritage advocates who spoke to the press on Friday, the answer remains a clear “yes.” Several heritage-minded groups, including Historic Ottawa …
Read More »Carrot or stick? How the feds could push cities to build more homes – National
From local zoning to community consultations, there are plenty of ways cities are hitting the brakes on residential construction, even as Canada faces a significant housing shortage. According to the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, average municipal approval timelines for housing projects in 2022 spanned from three months to nearly three …
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